Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture challenging."
Regarding today as the opening of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three crucial matches ahead of the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and next week we will look at the following games."
